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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.50, 29,279.26 and 12,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.50, 29,279.26 and 12,835.86 is: 17,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.50 : 29,279.26 = 12,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.50/29,279.26 = 12,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.50x = 29,279.26 × 12,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.50x = 375,824,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,824,482.26/21,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,715.45

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